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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.88, 135.24 and 71.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.88, 135.24 and 71.96 is: 99.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.88 : 135.24 = 71.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.88/135.24 = 71.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.88x = 135.24 × 71.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.88x = 9,731.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,731.87/97.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.43

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